JOB DESCRIPTION

**Overview:**

Founded in 1971, Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) remains the nation s largest non-profit dialysis provider. With a team of approximately 5,000 talented and caring employees serving across the United States, DCI provides care to nearly 15,000 patients on dialysis and 3,500 patients with chronic kidney disease. We offer a variety of services including in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis (PD). Each position within DCI, from billers to administrators to nursing staff, contributes toward the goal of providing excellent patient care. Our staff has helped DCI achieve the lowest mortality and hospitalization rates among large dialysis providers for the past 13 years in a row.

**To be considered for the position, please (1) upload your resume, (2) complete the application in its entirety, and (3) answer the screening questions.**

**Must be accustomed to working in a diverse population**

**The Assistant Area Operations Director** works directly with the Area Operations Director and is responsible for the management of assigned outpatient dialysis facilities and any associated home and hospital dialysis programs in accordance with written polices established by the Board of Trustee and the Medical Directors.

**Responsibilities:**

The following is a summary of what makes our team successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Primary Responsibilities**

+ Provide leadership and direction to all management and staff in assigned region, and upholds a formal means of accountability for all employees.

+ Develops, executes, and enforces policies and operational standards relative to the general operation of the facility and to the protection of patients, personal, and property rights. Participates in annual review of facility policies and procedures.

+ Oversees the financial operation of the facility, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and inventory. Participates in the development of fiscal budgets for assigned clinics, as requested. Responsible for and accountable for overall cost controls.

+ Works cooperatively with all departments of DCI Corporate Office and provides required reporting in a timely manner.

+ Oversees the clinical and technical operation of the facility, and in coordination with the local clinical team, works to achieve clinical outcomes and benchmark goals as established by the local clinical team and DCI Corporate leadership.

+ If any driving responsibilities are assigned, employee must be 21 years of age, is required to maintain a valid driver s license and acceptable driving history approved by DCI or Dialysis Clinic, Inc.

DCI employees are expected to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of paper and electronic protected health information DCI creates, receives, transmits, and maintains. This is accomplished by following DCI HIPAA policies and procedures.

**Bloodborne Pathogens**

Since this is a healthcare environment, there is the possibility of exposure to infectious/contagious diseases, hazardous chemicals and materials, needle sticks, blood and body fluids. Further information regarding this position s specific work environment and exposure category will be provided during orientation. **_This position is classified as a Category II._**